Houthi missile strike hits Riyadh's King Khalid Airport, flights suspended
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On Saturday 10 October 2026 a missile attack attributed to Houthi rebels hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh; the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the incident.
The attack caused 12 deaths; casualty figures differ, with the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority reporting about 50 wounded while other reports cite 309 injured.
Flight operations at the airport were temporarily suspended for inspections, Kuwait Airways cancelled two flights, and several foreign embassies warned citizens to avoid the airport.
Why it matters
The suspension of operations and flight cancellations show immediate disruption to airline schedules and travel advisories.